Assistant Project Manager
Salary: £30,000 to £45,000
Hybrid 2 days from home
Location Cambridge
Seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join a fast-growing team specializing in aerospace engineering. This role is ideal for a driven professional eager to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic engineering environment.
If you have at least 2 years of project management experience within any engineering company, along with formal project management qualifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or CAPM), we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in managing and coordinating a technical team in a fast-paced SME setting.
Support time and resource management for collaborative aerospace projects with multiple partners.
Help oversee procurement processes and ensure timely payments for project milestones.
Monitor and update project risks, assisting in implementing mitigation strategies.
Report on project status during weekly management meetings.
Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals to secure future funding opportunities.What We’re Looking For
Formal project management training or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM, or equivalent).
A minimum of 2 years’ project management experience in an engineering-focused company.
Strong understanding of time and resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, innovative environment.What We Offer
The chance to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace engineering projects and grow within a supportive, innovative team